Fairly and Highly

Fairly

Fairly adverb - To some degree or extent.
Usage example: for someone without professional training, she sings fairly well

Highly is an antonym for fairly.

Nearby Words: fair, fairness

Highly

Highly adverb - To a great degree.

Fairly is an antonym for highly.

Nearby Word: high

Both words in one sentence

  • Lethal Harmless Powers Elspeth's ability to fight is fairly obvious, as she is a highly-trained knight and quite adept with a blade.
  • The Potters may be fairly wealthy, but replacing their destroyed home is still highly expensive, especially given all the spellwork that has to go into it.
  • Needle in a Stack of Needles There's a fairly small but highly intricate quest mod for The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind which at one point requires you to find a special key to continue.
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